Multifamily

What are Multifamily Bonds?

AHFA issues multifamily housing revenue bonds (bonds) on a project-specific basis for the acquisition, renovation, and new construction of affordable rental housing.

Bonds provide debt financing to developers using proceeds from the sale of tax-exempt bonds in exchange for developers reserving a portion of their units for tenants earning less than the area’s median income.

Because most of these bonds are tax-exempt, developers may also qualify for housing credits. The sale of these credits offer developers additional funds for the production of affordable rental housing. Combining these funding sources ensures programs benefit the greatest number of Alabamians possible by encouraging the leveraging of additional loan, grant, and philanthropic sources.

How to Apply

The initial step for any applicant seeking tax-exempt bond volume cap allocation from AHFA is to submit a written application for a declaration of official intent. The application will not be deemed submitted until it is complete. A non-refundable application fee of $7,500 in the form of a check made payable to AHFA must be submitted with the completed application.

If AHFA determines that the application is complete and otherwise satisfactory, AHFA will execute and deliver a written declaration of official intent with respect to the proposed project and bond issue no sooner than 30 days after the date on which the application is deemed complete.

AHFA Bond Application Receipt Notification Letter

This letter is merely a summary and is not intended to include all necessary information. Applicant is solely responsible for satisfying all applicable requirements for the Credits, the Volume Cap and the Bonds, and the Applicant must review the QAP and the Bond Policy carefully in their entirety in order to ensure that all applicable requirements are met.